Today has been a weird day.I called my mom at midnight to wish her a happy birthday. She is in St. George with her friend Chantell (I have no idea if I am spelling her name right). My mom was laughing the way I used to laugh when I had slumber parties with my friends. She was being so silly. I laughed because she was laughing.
I went to work but while I was working I had my mom in my mind. I went to Edmonds-which is right next to the water. I had to go to a building that is literally on the water. The west side of the building is on stilits that go into the water. Then I went and sat on a log that was on the beach. I thought of my mom.
I was driving home when my grandpa called. It was random that he called because I was thinking of him earlier as I was getting ready for my day. I was imagining my mom as a little baby wrapped in blakets as my grandparents held and rocked her. I felt grateful for my grandparents for raising such an amazing woman. I imagined my mom as a little girl-the high hopes she must have had. The nights she had with friends dreaming and laughing about her futre. I imagined being her friend-growing up along side her. I imagined what our conversations would have been like.
Today I learned again that life is different from what we except. My moms life is entirely different from the expectations she had-perhaps she is no different from the majority of all people in that regard. BUT through it all, she has kept eyes to see goodness.
My mom is my hero. My mom is my inspiration. My mom is my strength. Because of her I see perfection in imperfection.
Since it is her birthday, and since I feel every person would be better if they knew her, I will recommend you going to this link to learn more about my mom!
http://chelbel314.blogspot.com/2008/10/once-again-my-mom.html
2 comments:
Thanks my darling Chel! I don't deserve such nice things being said. I could have done so many things SO much better.. But the one thing I did that I could not have done any more/better, was love and adore my children! My family is the best thing that has happened to me. I learn so much from you all everyday..Thank you! AND for all of you that know Chel will get a kick out of this, though it BUGGED!!! Chel's goal was to call me 52 times to sing "Happy B-day"! and anyone that knows me knows how much I hate the phone. It was painful, though she wished me happy b-day about 15-20 times in one call, thank goodness!
Forgot to comment on the GREAT picture! That makes any person proud to be SO HOT!
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